About Finasteride

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Finasteride is a medicine that is used to treat male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate. This portion of the eMedTV library offers a more detailed look at finasteride and its uses, potential side effects, and dosing information.

Side effects of Proscar and Propecia (finasteride) may include sexual problems such as impotence. This eMedTV resource also lists finasteride side effects seen with Proscar that are not seen in Propecia, as well as serious side effects to report.

What is finasteride used for? As this eMedTV article explains, finasteride is used for the treatment of enlarged prostate and male pattern baldness. Finasteride has not been approved for use in women or children.

The finasteride dosing for treating male pattern baldness is 1 mg once daily. This part of the eMedTV archives also lists dosing guidelines for enlarged prostate treatment and offers precautions and tips for taking the medication.

There are currently no known drug interactions with finasteride. As this portion of the eMedTV library explains, however, there may be interactions that are not yet known. This article also stresses the importance of talking to your doctor.

Notify your healthcare provider immediately if you notice any breast changes while taking finasteride. This eMedTV page lists more precautions and warnings with finasteride, including information on potential side effects of the drug.

Using finasteride during pregnancy can cause side effects in a developing fetus. This eMedTV segment describes the possible side effects that can develop in a fetus and explains how the FDA's pregnancy category system works.

Generic finasteride comes in two strengths -- 1 mg and 5 mg tablets. As this page on the eMedTV Web site explains, generic finasteride 5 mg tablets are currently available, but the 1 mg tablets are not yet available in pharmacies.

Finasteride (Proscar) is a prescription drug that is used to treat an enlarged prostate. This eMedTV resource offers a more in-depth look at finasteride and its specific uses, possible side effects, and dosing information.

Finasteride (Propecia) is a medication that is licensed for treating male pattern baldness. This part of the eMedTV Web site offers more detailed information on finasteride and its specific uses, effects, and potential side effects.